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South Africa: Surviving corona during economic recession

Country records a 40% jump in Covid-19 infections

South Africa is bracing itself for new measures set by government to tackle the virus spread while maintaining economic stability.

The country is facing multiple economic stressors since the recession that started prior to the current pandemic.

With near record high unemployment numbers and a growing number of domestic virus cases, what measures can be expected to save a weakened economy and cushion both businesses and consumers?

大象传媒鈥檚 Vumani brings the latest efforts to countering the global health crisis further impeding South Africa鈥檚 economic growth.

Also; the current pandemic is putting a test on education systems around the world, forcing school closures in 13 African countries impacting more than 290 million school going youths.

To minimise the disruption, online learning platforms and home schooling are taking centre stage.

大象传媒鈥檚 Hudeifa Aden looks at the learning solutions being explored, while veteran home schooler Pauline Amara Wanjiku provides insights for parents thinking of home schooling.

Maya Hayakawa brings you the week鈥檚 starting edition of 大象传媒鈥檚 Money Daily from the Nairobi studio.

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